Coding Education

It is now more important than ever for clinicians and coders to thoroughly document and code to the highest specificity to ensure the current health of their patient population is completely and accurately reported.

The following tip sheets include documentation tips and common diagnoses reported by BlueCross BlueShield providers along with the most likely corresponding ICD-10 codes.

'M.E.A.T' - Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, Treat

This is a common acronym used to describe four factors that assist clinicians in documenting and coding diagnoses that currently exist and/or affect care and treatment.

It is now more important than ever for providers and coders alike to thoroughly document and code to ensure complete and accurate reporting of all relevant health conditions. This tip includes frequently coded chronic conditions.